<em>Shield with Arabic Inscription and Signs of the Zodiac</em>, 19th century. Iron alloy (steel), etched and overlaid with silver and gold; fabric lining, Diam. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Percy C. Madeira, Jr., 42.245.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 42.245.2_PS2.jpg)

Shield with Arabic Inscription and Signs of the Zodiac

Medium: Iron alloy (steel), etched and overlaid with silver and gold; fabric lining

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: Diam. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm)

Collections:

Arts of the Islamic World

Accession Number: 42.245.2

Image: 42.245.2_PS2.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum